Obituaries

Feb 17, 2018

Hazel D. (Elder) Roberts, 89, of Decatur went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was a member of Allen Memorial Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlan J. and Lucy Geraldine (Jackson) Elder; son-in-law John Tallant.

She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 6, 2018

Juanita B. Duckett, 87, of Ten Mile passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. She was of Baptist Faith. She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lucy "Roberts" Fisher. and was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Eugene "Gene" Duckett; a sister Margie Sells; and a...

Feb 3, 2018

David Crowe, 68, of Athens passed away at his home February 3, 2018. He was a life-long resident of Athens and enjoyed fishing. He was a Baptist and attended Clearwater Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Thelma Crowe; a son, Allen Crowe; and a brother, Jerry Crowe.

Survivors include...

Feb 2, 2018

Virginia Faye Lee, 61, of Decatur passed away February 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was born in Athens and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 26 years coming from Hamilton County. Virginia attended Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur. She loved to fellowship with family and friends and was a friend to...

Feb 1, 2018

Gary Cooper, 77, of Decatur passed away at his home February 1, 2018. He was born in Washington Court House, Ohio and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 15 years coming from Tipp City, Ohio. He proudly served in the United States Army between 1959 and 1961. Gary loved to golf and play baseball. He was...

Jan 22, 2018

Sara Elizabeth Lankford "Cubby", 85, of Decatur passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. She was born in Rockwood and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 51 years coming from Rockwood. Cubby was an avid Race car derby fan and enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles. She retired from Shaw industries as a Twister Operator after 40 years of...

Jan 22, 2018

Kip Skiles 46, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Monday, January 22,2018, at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He was a son of the late David Skiles and Veronda Skiles. Kip was a master barber and bail bondsman for several years in Soddy Daisy. He also owned & operated Pure Fun game room and Karaoke & DJ business. He was active...

Jan 19, 2018

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Decatur Chapel

P. O. Box 389

Decatur, TN 37322

423-334-3661

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If you're about to throw away an old pair of pantyhose, STOP, Consider: Edna Drake Shearman (you probably knew her as "Mrs. Edna or "Edna") who entered eternal...

Jan 19, 2018

Peggy Sue Edgemon Boggess "Nana", 74, of Ten Mile put down her earthly angel wings and picked up her heavenly angel wings to walk the streets with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 19, 2018 at home surrounded with her family.

She served God by serving others every day of her life. She was dedicated to...

Jan 17, 2018

Charles "Lex" Clark, 73, of Athens passed away January 17, 2018 at his residence following a long illness. He was born in Athens, TN and was a son of Pleas and Etta Clark. Lex was a lifelong resident of Athens and enjoyed fishing, Hunting, football, spending time with his grandchildren and time in fellowship with others. He was an...

Jan 8, 2018

Denny Mullins, 55, of Oakdale passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, January 8, 2017. He was born in Little Rock, AK and had lived in Oakdale the past three years coming from a life-long residency in Wartburg, TN. He was born to George Dewey and Lena Mullins and honorable served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed...

Jan 4, 2018

Richard Wiggins, 75 of Decatur passed away January 4, 2018 unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in North Wales, PA, the son of Nicholas Curranti and Pearl Wiggins. Richard was an auto mechanic most of his life. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was a Baptist by faith and a member...

Dec 31, 2017

G.D. Smith, 89, of Decatur, passed away at his home on December 31, 2017. He was born in Coker Creek, TN and had been a resident of Decatur since 1958 coming from Cottonport. He was a Baptist by faith and a member of Cottonport Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #213 in Decatur and enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2017

Gordon Owens, 71, of Ten Mile passed away December 27, 2017. He was born in Vansant, VA and had been a resident of Ten Mile and briefly in Sweetwater for the past 30 years coming from Vansant, VA. He was a Baptist by faith.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Crettie Owens; a...

Dec 20, 2017

Bruce Ray Case, Sr., 76, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was an avid farmer, fisherman and hunter. He was a longtime Gideon and a faithful member and Deacon of Calvary missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Howard Case, Sr. and...

Dec 18, 2017

James Cassone "Chopper", 57, of Decatur passed away at his residence on December 18, 2017 following an extended illness. He was born in Arlington Heights, IL to Armand and Marie Cassone. Chopper worked his skills with heavy equipment all over the country for the majority of his life and worked eighteen years at the Haren Construction Company of Etowah....

Dec 8, 2017

Anthony Drake Edwards, 27, of Decatur passed away December 8, 2017. He was born in Athens TN and was a lifelong resident of Meigs and Rhea counties.

He is survived by his parents, Clifford Edwards and Samantha LaBeau and a brother, Clifford Edwards, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at Bowers Funeral Home in Decatur...

Dec 8, 2017

Ethel Viola Dennis, age 94, of Decatur TN, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Powell, TN.

She was a daughter of the late Andy and Cora Sharpe Walker and a member of the Clear Springs Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by; her husband...

Dec 6, 2017

Rebecca Susan Cofer (Conner), 58, of Rockwood passed away December 6, 2017 at the Summit View of Farragut Nursing Home. She was born in Harriman and had resided in Rockwood for the past thirty years coming from Oakdale. She loved going to the lake, boating, cooking and going antiquing. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her granddaughter....

Dec 3, 2017

Donald R. Gilliam, 76, of Athens passed away December 3, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Athens. He was born in Hermiston, OR to Ellis and Mildred Gilliam and has resided in Tennessee since 2007 coming from Effort, Pennsylvania. He served honorably in the United States Army in the early 1960's. He enjoyed fishing, poetry writing, reading western...